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Source: PR223_03_10
Source Image: PR223_03_10 of Vulcan relief of Ostia Museum: Reliefs
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Description
Detail of relief showing Vulcan/Hephaistos being thrown out of Olympos in Ostia Museum.
Monument
Ostia Museum: Reliefs
Monument Part
Vulcan relief
Monument Type
Relief
Material(s)
Date
post
ad
1 -
pre
ad
250
Collections
Ostia Antica
Location
Original Location
Ostia
Current Location
Ostia Museum
Evidence for working practices
1. - Toolmarks
Process
Smoothing
Tool
Rasp
Description
The background has been smoothed with the rasp.
1. - Toolmarks
Process
Fine shaping
Tool
Roundel
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Gentle
Description
The trunk of the tree is carved with a roundel to give it a gnarly texture.
2. Toolmarks
Process
Detailing
Tool
Flat Chisel
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Gentle
Description
Various details, such as the flat leaves or the horsehair plume of Athena/Minerva's helmet, have been carved with the flat chisel into the already smoothed background.
3. - Toolmarks
Process
Detailing
Tool
Drill
Method
Vertical (90°)
Description
Drill holes are visible all around the leaves of the tree.
3. - Toolmarks
Process
Outlining
Tool
Channelling Tool
Method
Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Gentle
Description
The leaves and figures are outlined with the channelling tool to separate them from the smooth background.
4. Pin socket
Process
Restoration
Description
Pin sockets are visible where repairs, since removed, have been made to the relief.
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